Roberto Martinez is prepared to wait until the last moment to see if an established goalkeeper becomes available, although Tim Howard’s imminent return from injury may postpone a move in that department until the summer. Howard has been sidelined since Boxing Day with a calf problem but could be in contention to return against Liverpool on Saturday, although Joel Robles has deputised better than anticipated in his absence and reduced the pressure for back-up. The Everton manager has denied that Cardiff City’s David Marshall is one target under consideration.

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